Runner's World UK

Runner's World is an inspirational and motivational magazine for runners of all ages and abilities. In every issue of Runner’s World we inform, advise, educate, and motivate runners of all ages and abilities. We help every runner achieve their personal health, fitness and performance goals. Runner’s World shows you the best ways to get the maximum amount of benefits from running in the minimum amount of time. Big promise? Definitely. But you don’t have to take our word for it – we’d like to prove it to you!

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News splash • Douse yourself with water to finish faster, says study

Amateur hour • Finally, some data on midpack marathoners

Feel-good foods • A new study makes the connection between food and mood – and recommends the following foodstuffs for health and happiness

Quick drink • Running hard may reduce hangovers, suggests new study

Reflective glory • Strange but true: when you exercise one leg or arm, it also strengthens the other limb

‘WE’RE OUT HERE HELPING PEOPLE’ • How ex-convict Hermen Dange transformed his life through the power of running

CONVERSATION PACE • How Bermondsey Street Runners have built a social, friendly community for runners of all abilities

THE PERILS OF PAINKILLERS

LETTER OF THE MONTH

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM’S TOP MARATHONERS • Humans aren’t the only natural-born endurance runners out there. Here’s a look at the animal kingdom’s finest long-distance athletes

A FRIEND IN NEED HAD BETTER BE DAMNED GRATEFUL

ALL ABOARD FOR A RUNNING TOUR

TAKE YOUR RUNNING FURTHER WITH RUNNER’S WORLD CLUB • Our new club has everything you need to take your running further in 2025. By becoming a Gold member, you’ll get access to our extensive, new library of training plans – both in our app and via award-winning coaching platform Final Surge. You’ll also receive our monthly print edition direct to your door, invites to events with our community and so much more!

50 Running game changers • We celebrate the most influential figures driving positive change in our sport today

Jasmin Paris • The University of Edinburgh veterinary lecturer was a big name in fell and skyrunning circles even before 2024. Records in the Bob Graham, the Ramsay Round and, most strikingly, the 268-mile Spine Race, which she won outright in 2019, saw to that. But becoming the first woman to do what race creator Laz Lake said would never be done, and complete the Barkley Marathons, made the 41-year-old a global star. It’s a platform the MBE-honoured mother of two is intent on using not for personal gain – but to promote environmental awareness and female participation. We chatted to our cover star about how she has redefined what’s possible in women’s ultrarunning

HARD COPY • Tennessee’s headline-hogging Barkley Marathons is notoriously difficult, but 20 people have completed it. Gloucestershire’s equally brutal homage to the iconic ultra so far has zero finishers. Charlie Allenby joined those attempting to be the first

BERKELEY MARATHONS ESSENTIAL KIT

GIVE CHICKPEAS A CHANCE • Four tasty recipes to get more of the vegan-friendly, protein-packed powerhouse ingredient into your diet

THEN RUSSIA INVADED UKRAINE

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